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sisterofD · 06-03-2009, 06:36 AM

Hi everyone,
I am taking a flight tomorrow, I have not flown in 11 years due to my panic attaks. I am a bit nervous, but I am not obessing over it.
I do have medication to help me.
I just wanted to share this info, This is a major step for me.
My cousin is flying my mom and I down to Texas for some pampering plus his daugther is graduating high school, I am so excited, I have never gone anywhere without hubby or son, first time trip fdor mom and me on our own.
Wish me luck, say a little prayer tomorrow morning that we can have a smooth flight.

Thanks,
sisofD

***Astro*** · 06-03-2009, 09:52 AM

Hi sis, sounds like fun and I hope you and your mom have some special time together, I'll keep you both in my prayers.

Other than the medication, do you have any other plans in the event of a panic attack? How about a book to focus on, music, or a mantra?

I get really nervous during the take-off and landing so I always try to keep my nose stuck in a book and do my best to not pay attention to what's going on around me.

Best of luck to you, I'm sure you'll have a safe trip!

sisterofD · 06-03-2009, 04:29 PM

Thanks Astro, I have book and magazine's, deep breathing if a panic attack comes on, would like to try without meds, but since its the first flight I want my meds!
I think we will have lots of fun.

hugs,
sisofD

Overman · 06-06-2009, 01:45 AM

I'm NOT giving medical advice, but I can relate an experience of a person I know who had a similar fear.

They would take 1 mg of xanax after clearing security, and would be asleep by the time they were buckled in. The landing would be a nice nudge to wake them. Trip over!

Wolfstarr · 06-07-2009, 08:02 AM

How did it go???

Hope all went well for you!!

sisterofD · 06-07-2009, 08:39 PM

Hey I DID IT!!!!!!!
First flight I cried on my moms shoulder for about 20 minutes, second flight I did really well, I still clung to my mom but didnt cry, both flights were very smooth thank goodness, so hopefully each one will get easier.
Thanks for all the support, oh and by the way I did th 1 mg of xanax worked very well!!!

hugs,
sisofD

06-03-2009, 06:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
sisterofD Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Missouri Posts: 79	Flying Hi everyone, I am taking a flight tomorrow, I have not flown in 11 years due to my panic attaks. I am a bit nervous, but I am not obessing over it. I do have medication to help me. I just wanted to share this info, This is a major step for me. My cousin is flying my mom and I down to Texas for some pampering plus his daugther is graduating high school, I am so excited, I have never gone anywhere without hubby or son, first time trip fdor mom and me on our own. Wish me luck, say a little prayer tomorrow morning that we can have a smooth flight. Thanks, sisofD

06-03-2009, 09:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
*Astro* Humble Door Greeter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Scottsdale, AZ, two families in a big new home! Posts: 9,283	Hi sis, sounds like fun and I hope you and your mom have some special time together, I'll keep you both in my prayers. Other than the medication, do you have any other plans in the event of a panic attack? How about a book to focus on, music, or a mantra? I get really nervous during the take-off and landing so I always try to keep my nose stuck in a book and do my best to not pay attention to what's going on around me. Best of luck to you, I'm sure you'll have a safe trip! __________________ "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty, and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming---WOW-What a ride!"

06-06-2009, 01:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
Overman 9/15/08 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: eastern Kansas Posts: 239	I'm NOT giving medical advice, but I can relate an experience of a person I know who had a similar fear. They would take 1 mg of xanax after clearing security, and would be asleep by the time they were buckled in. The landing would be a nice nudge to wake them. Trip over! __________________ "If you can smile whenever anything goes wrong, you are either an idiot or a repairman." (or sober!) ~ Anon

06-07-2009, 08:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
Wolfstarr Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Deeeep South Posts: 758	How did it go??? Hope all went well for you!! __________________

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06-03-2009, 04:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
sisterofD Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Missouri Posts: 79	Thanks Astro, I have book and magazine's, deep breathing if a panic attack comes on, would like to try without meds, but since its the first flight I want my meds! I think we will have lots of fun. hugs, sisofD

06-07-2009, 08:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
sisterofD Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Missouri Posts: 79	Hey I DID IT!!!!!!! First flight I cried on my moms shoulder for about 20 minutes, second flight I did really well, I still clung to my mom but didnt cry, both flights were very smooth thank goodness, so hopefully each one will get easier. Thanks for all the support, oh and by the way I did th 1 mg of xanax worked very well!!! hugs, sisofD

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